Atty. Kurt E. Bratten
Kurt Bratten is a partner in our Health Law Department. His practice includes a wide range of civil litigation, transactional work, compliance and other advisory services.
Health Care Law & More Attorney · Serving Latham, NY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Kurt E. Bratten at a Glance
Kurt E. Bratten is a health care attorney based in Latham, New York, practicing at O'Connell & Aronowitz. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (1999) and New York, New York State Bar Association (2008). Educated at New England Law | Boston (—, 1999) and University of Mary Washington (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kurt E. Bratten
- Kurt Bratten is a partner in our Health Law Department
- His practice includes a wide range of civil litigation, transactional work, compliance and other advisory services
- Kurt’s primary focus is on counseling health care providers regarding various compliance and transactional matters such as state and federal data security and privacy requirements, managed care and other contractual matters, and state and federal regulatory requirements applicable to various provider groups
- He frequently assists clients with the assessment of security incidents, HIPAA compliance and response to breaches, and has represented clients before state and federal agencies relating to various cyber security and privacy matters
- Kurt represents nursing homes, adult care facilities, clinical laboratories, home care agencies, mental health providers, health care provider associations, physician practices, management companies, individual physicians and other licensed professionals
- He also advises a range of institutional clients including those outside of the health care system, about corporate formation, data security, employment, intellectual property and general business matters
- Kurt’s litigation practice is concentrated on representing health care providers and licensed professionals in administrative proceedings, regulatory enforcement matters, Article 78 actions and other civil litigation
- Kurt has litigated complex issues in state and federal courts in New York and Massachusetts, including ERISA and fraud claims, intellectual property disputes, and novel issues of law
- His business litigation experience includes employment and contractual disputes, corporate break-ups, and more specialized areas such as intellectual property matters, piercing the corporate veil, trade secret protection and the enforcement of restrictive covenants
- Of equal importance, Kurt has successfully advised clients about how and when to avoid litigation so they can focus their energy and resources on their business or caring for patients
- Kurt is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of The Legal Project
- Prior to joining the firm, Kurt practiced with a law firm in Boston, Massachusetts
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Kurt E. Bratten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kurt E. Bratten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Latham.
Health Care Law in Latham
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Latham
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Latham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Latham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Latham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Latham Choose Kurt E. Bratten
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kurt E. Bratten's practice in the field of health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kurt E. Bratten brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association, Kurt E. Bratten can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Kurt E. Bratten's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Latham
A Latham-based practice means Kurt E. Bratten attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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